Talks from the archive
TALKS 2020 - 2021
SUNDAY SERMON - 4th July 2021
Recorded at our 11am Sunday service.
Back in March 2020, when news of COVID-19 was just starting to affect our lives in the UK, a family from our church became very ill with the virus. What happened to them is best heard in their own words. Together, they shared their testimony of how collective prayer and their faith in God brought them through the valley of death.
SUNDAY LIVE TALK - 4th April 2021 - EASTER SUNDAY
In Rev Malc's Sermon, recorded live during in-church service, we celebrate the hope that changes us today, thanks to Jesus. (Bible passage: Acts 10: 34-43)
SUNDAY LIVE TALK - 29th March 2021 - PALM SUNDAY
In Rev Malc's Sermon from the Study, we welcome Jesus the Servant King... a King to revere, a King we can relate to. (Bible passage: Mark 11: 1-11)
SUNDAY LIVE TALK - 21st March 2021
In Rev Malc's Sermon from the Study, we think about what God is really like - using The Parable of the Loving Father. (Bible passage: Luke 15: 25-32)
SUNDAY LIVE TALK - 14th March 2021
In Rev Malc's Sermon from the Study, on Mothering Sunday, we think about the wonderful blessing and care of a mother and God's love for us all. (Bible passage: Exodus 2: 1-10)
SUNDAY LIVE TALK - 7th March 2021
In Rev Malc's Sermon from the Study, we think about what it is to be loved no matter what we feel or what we've done, looking at the Parable of the Lost Sons and the Loving Father - the final part of our 'Living Well in Body, Mind and Spirit' season. (Bible passage: Luke 15: 11-24)
SUNDAY LIVE TALK - 28th February 2021
In Rev Malc's Sermon from the Study, we think about Christ's care for the caregivers - part of our 'Living Well in Body, Mind and Spirit' season. (Bible passage: Luke 8: 40-56)
SUNDAY LIVE TALK - 21st February 2021
In Rev Malc's Sermon from the Study, we think about the help in God's loving presence when our mental health is at its bleakest - part of our 'Living Well in Body, Mind and Spirit' season. (Bible passage: Luke 7: 36-50)
SUNDAY LIVE TALK - 14th February 2021
In Rev Malc's Sermon from the Study, we explore what help we have to face our anxiety with the care that Christ offers - part of our 'Living Well in Body, Mind and Spirit' season. (Bible passage: Luke 24: 13-35)
SUNDAY LIVE TALK - 7th February 2021
In Rev Malc's Sermon from the Study, we think about the help God gives when we hit rock bottom - part of our 'Living Well in Body, Mind and Spirit' season. (Bible passage: 1 Kings 19: 3-15)
SUNDAY LIVE TALK - 31st January 2021
In Rev Malc's Sermon from the Study, we think about how we can feel valued when we don't fit in - How meeting Jesus changes Zacchaeus.(Bible passage: Luke 19: 1-10)
SUNDAY LIVE TALK - 17th January 2021
In Rev Malc's Sermon from the Study, we think about how in this time of pandemic and lockdown, we can live well in body, mind and spirit (Bible passage: Jeremiah 29: 4-11)
SUNDAY LIVE TALK - 17th January 2021
In Rev Malc's Sermon from the Study, we think about why, in a world of chaos and confusion, rush and busyness, silence and solitude could be our best friends in 2021... (Bible passage: Mark 1: 32-39)
SUNDAY LIVE TALK - 10th January 2021
In Rev Malc's Sermon from the Study, we think about who we are and how God loved us before we achieved anything. (Bible passage: Mark 1: 9)
SUNDAY LIVE TALK - 3rd January 2021
In Rev Malc's Sermon from the Study, we hear more of the story of the Wise Men and how this can help us as we begin this new year. (Bible passage: Matthew 1: 1-12)
NATIVITY - 24th December 2020 2.30PM
As we were unable to meet for our Nativity in church we put a request out for families to share clips of the story filmed in their homes, using whatever they had around them for inspiration! Here is the result of all your hard work and contribution... we hope you enjoy it!
SUNDAY LIVE TALK - 20th December 2020
In Rev Malc's Sermon from the Study, we explore Mary's story and consider how we might also have a special place in God's story. (Bible passage: Luke 1: 26-38)
SUNDAY LIVE TALK - 12th December 2020
In Rev Malc's Sermon from the Study, we think about how life's outsiders have a special place in God's story. (Bible passage: Matthew 1: 1-18)
SUNDAY LIVE TALK - 29th November 2020
In Rev Malc's Sermon from the Study, we think about how in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, we are encouraged to know the deep hope and joy of Jesus among us this Christmas (Bible passage: James chapter 1: 1-4)
SUNDAY LIVE TALK - 22nd November 2020
What does Jesus says about future heavenly joy? In Rev Malc's Sermon from the Study, we think about how Jesus encourages us to see him in others that we might avoid! (Bible passage: Matthew chapter 25, verses 31-46)
SUNDAY LIVE TALK - 15th November 2020
Struggling to keep going with faith during the COVID-19 pandemic? In Rev Malc's Sermon from the Study, we share a parable of Jesus about faithful living for God in the long haul.
SUNDAY LIVE TALK - 8th November 2020
In Rev Malc Allen's Sermon from the Study, we remember those who unknown to us who brought us peace... and asks us how could we be a peacemaker today.
SUNDAY LIVE TALK - 1st November 2020
In Rev Malc Allen's Sermon from the Study, we are looking at The Beatitudes - Matthew chapter 5, verses 1-12. True blessing comes from inner joy, regardless of outer circumstances. It's based on the eternal life that Christ has made possible for us.
SUNDAY LIVE TALK - 25th October 2020
In Rev Malc Allen's Sermon from the Study, we consider how when we screw up, Christ offers a new forgiven future. The depth of fear and shame we may feel in moments of seeing ourselves for who we really are is not as deep as the love Christ has for us in giving us a yet positive future.
SUNDAY LIVE TALK - 18th October 2020
In Rev Malc Allen's Sermon from the Study, we think about how in this time of pandemic, planning life can seem pointless. Fearful and afraid it's easy to retreat and hide. But there is one whose presence brings us real hope. (John 20:19-23 and Psalm 23)
SUNDAY LIVE SERVICE - 18th October 2020
This week, we trialled going live from our church building for the first time. Watch the full half-hour service here.
SUNDAY LIVE TALK - 11th October 2020
In Rev Malc Allen's Sermon from the Study, we think about how in life, asking for help can be the hardest but bravest thing to do. And asking God for help may be the best thing to do. (Matthew 9:18-26)
SUNDAY LIVE TALK - 4th October 2020
Being thankful, even in a pandemic, might be good for us! When can a gift of 2 pennies be worth more than a pile of cash? When Jesus sees what's really going on. In Rev Malc Allen's Sermon from the Study, a woman with a tricky past demonstrates the way to show love for Christ (Mark 12:41-44).
SUNDAY LIVE TALK - 27th September 2020
In Rev Malc Allen's 'Sermon from the Study' today a woman with a tricky past demonstrates the way to show love for Christ (Luke 7:37-50).
SUNDAY LIVE TALK - 20th September 2020
Rev Malc Allen's 'Sermon from the Study' today looks more at the challenging subject of forgiveness - and particularly God's generosity and grace towards those who don't deserve it by the world's standards.
SUNDAY LIVE TALK - 13th September 2020
Rev Malc Allen's 'Sermon from the Study' looks at the challenging subject of forgiveness - of others and ourselves.
SUNDAY LIVE TALK - 6th September 2020
Rev Malc Allen's 'Sermon from the Study' helps us with praying in all situations: when we feel good, and when life is bad or sad, using excerpts from the Psalms.
SUNDAY LIVE TALK - 30th August 2020
Catch up on our Live Talk where Rev Malc explores the lasting value of finding solitude with God in our busy lives (Mark 1, verses 32-39).
SUNDAY LIVE TALK - 23rd August 2020
Catch up on our Live Talk where Rev Malc shares the final part of our 5-part series, Table Talk, looking at the Gospel of Luke, chapter 14.
SUNDAY LIVE TALK - 16th August 2020
Catch up on our Live Talk where Rev Malc shares part 4 of our 5-part series, Table Talk, looking at the Gospel of Luke, chapter 14.
SUNDAY LIVE TALK - 9th August 2020
Catch up on our Live Talk where Rev Malc shares part 3 of our 5-part series, Table Talk, looking at the Gospel of Luke, chapter 14.
SUNDAY LIVE TALK - 1st August 2020
Catch up on our Live Talk where Rev Malc shares part 2 of our 5-part series, Table Talk, looking at the Gospel of Luke, chapter 14.
SUNDAY LIVE TALK - 26th July 2020
Catch up on our Live Talk where Rev Malc starts a new 5-part series looking at the Gospel of Luke, chapter 14.
SUNDAY LIVE TALK - 19th July 2020
Catch up on our Live Talk where Rev Malc unpacks more of the story of Gideon and how God showed him how battles should be won (Judges, chapter 7)
SUNDAY LIVE TALK - 12th July 2020
Catch up on our Live Talk where Rev Malc shares the story of Gideon - a most surprising choice of hero (Judges, chapter 6)
SUNDAY LIVE TALK - 5th July 2020
Catch up on our Live Talk where Rev Malc unpacks more of the story of Elijah and how God meets us in our despair (1 Kings, chapter 19, verses 1-18)
SUNDAY LIVE TALK - 29th June 2020
Catch up on our Live Talk where we reflect on the story of Elijah and how we might 'worship' many things besides God. (1 Kings, chapter 18, verses 16-41)
SUNDAY LIVE TALK - 21st June 2020
Watch today's Live Talk where we reflect on the story of Abraham leaving what he knew to go where God promised greater blessings
SUNDAY LIVE TALK - 14th June 2020
Watch today's Live Talk where we reflect on the story of Jonah and how it relates to us today.
SUNDAY LIVE TALK - 7th June 2020
Watch today's Live Talk on Trinity Sunday where we reflect on the divisions in the world and how we each, as Church, are called to include, value and love others in Jesus' name.
SUNDAY LIVE TALK - 31st May 2020
Watch today's Live Talk on Pentecost Sunday where we think about how this dramatic creation of the Church was part of God's story from the beginning of creation ...
SUNDAY LIVE TALK - 24th May 2020
Watch today's Live Talk where we hear how Jesus challenges us to think about what wealth really means...
SUNDAY LIVE TALK - 17th May 2020
Watch today's Live Talk where we hear how Jesus heals us from the inside out...
ASCENSION DAY REFLECTION - 19th May 2020
Rev Richard Reakes shares a reflection and prayer for Ascension Day.
When he had led them out to the vicinity of Bethany, he lifted up his hands and blessed them. While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven. Then they worshipped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy. And they stayed continually at the temple, praising God.
SUNDAY LIVE TALK - 10th May 2020
Watch today's Live Talk and hear how, despite his important final journey into Jerusalem, Jesus stopped to help one man who had courage to speak up...
SUNDAY LIVE TALK - 3rd May 2020
Click to watch Rev Malc's Talk from this morning where we hear how Jesus meets our search for help with life-changing love.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions at all, we'd love to hear from you!
SUNDAY LIVE TALK - 26TH APRIL 2020
Rev Malc's Talk explores how knowing Jesus means our failures don't have to be fatal.
19TH APRIL 2020 - SUNDAY LIVE TALK
Rev Malc's Talk from Sunday explores how Jesus releases us from our fear and brings us peace.
12TH APRIL 2020 - EASTER SUNDAY LIVE TALK
To watch Rev Malc's Talk from Easter Sunday here, where we discover there is great news for every single one of us!
12TH APRIL 2020 - REV RICHARD'S EASTER SUNDAY REFLECTION
Richard and his wife, Claire, will be celebrating the Eucharist this morning and shall be remembering you all in their prayers as we offer this time to the glory of the risen Christ and for the hope he gives to each one of us.
10TH APRIL 2020 - REV MALC'S LIVE GOOD FRIDAY TALK
Watch Rev Malc's talk from GOOD FRIDAY. This was originally shown on our Facebook Group, which is open to all - simply click the button to join.
9TH APRIL 2020 - REV RICHARD'S MAUNDY THURSDAY REFLECTION
Maundy Thursday is the day when we remember Jesus sharing the Last Supper with his disciples before his death.
At the Last Supper, Jesus washed the disciples' feet. This is not only an important reminder of the nature of Jesus, who we serve, but also the kind of service we are meant to demonstrate in our love for one another. Rev Richard Reakes offers a short reflection for today...
6TH APRIL 2020 - REV MALC'S LIVE TALK
Watch Rev Malc's encouraging talk from Palm Sunday where we explore why knowing Jesus matters.
30TH MARCH 2020 - REV MALC'S LIVE TALK
Watch Rev Malc's encouraging talk from Sunday 29th March where we explore how Jesus is with us in the darkness. This was originally shown on our Facebook Group, which is open to all - simply click the button to join.
28TH MARCH 2020 - REV MALC'S LIVE TALK
Watch Rev Malc's encouraging talk from last Sunday 22nd March. This was originally shown on our Facebook Group, which is open to all - simply click the button to join.
Please click below to listen to some of our past sermons
Summer 2019 sermon series
Easter 2019 sermon series
